As a winter chill
approaches, our minds turn to home, and to creating spaces and moments
that enable relaxation, calm, and regeneration. So stoke the fire, and
take a moment to read this month's feature article, on making your own
bath bombs at home. A sure fire aromatherapy treat for everyone, and
in plenty of time to play a part in your holiday gift giving plans this
year.

The article from
our friends at A
World of Good Health features the foot massage - yet another
sought after fall time pleasure! The article explores the history of
reflexology, while exploring what some feel to be the medical benefits
of this pleasurable caress. Definitely worth a moment...

Best of the season
to all of our readers... we will see you again in our holiday edition!

Bath bombs are
easy to make and provide a delightful fizzing adventure in the tub.
If you do not know what a bath bomb is, it is a sweet scented mixture
of citric acid, baking soda and other ingredients that fizz when you
plop them into your tub. As your bomb fizzes, the scent is released
filling the room with a comforting aroma that lasts for hours.

To make bath bombs,
you will need 1/3 part citric acid, and 2/3 part baking soda as well
as some witch hazel in a spray bottle.

First, mix the
baking soda and citric acid together well, so that they are blended
well. Next, add colorant if desired (you can use dried herbs for colour,
just a pinch or so) and enough fragrance to scent the mixture well.
Choose a scent that you adore!

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Good
Health Article Link

Foot Massage
& Reflexology

by
Caroline Colby

Foot massage or
foot reflexology has a Chinese origin. It dates back to more than 3,000
years ago and is often used in the prevention and cure of many health
ailments. Some say foot massage dates back to ancient Egyptian times
based on archaeological findings, and cave drawings in Egypt.

The principle of
foot massage rests in the premise that the meridian network connects
all tissues, organs and cells in our body. Each organ in the body is
connected to a specific reflex point on the foot through the intermediary
of 300 nerves.

Cardamom is a relative
of the ginger root, and is generally considered native to the Middle
and Far East, where it is most commonly used as a condiment in sweet
dishes. It gives Turkish coffee and East Indian chai tea a warm, and
spicy flavor.

Steam distilled
from the dried seeds of the ripened fruit, the oil is considered fortifying,
and is commonly used to alleviate various respiratory, digestive, and
mental concerns.

Cardamom is not
known to present any distinct concerns, but as a 'spicy' oil, should
be used with caution when applied to sensitive skin related conditions.

Blends well with
Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Citrus Oils, Ylang Ylang

Featured
Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Recipe

North
Woods Rice

The wild
rice, mushrooms, walnuts and sage combine to create a fabulously
earthy and soul-soothing creation...

1/4
cup canola oil

1
cup chopped onions

1/2
ounce dried wild mushrooms, chopped

1/2
cup crimini mushrooms, chopped

1/2
cup chopped walnuts

1/2
cup wild rice

1
1/2 cups long grain rice (jasmine rice preferred)

1/2
tablespoon sage, minced

5
cups water

1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
carrot, cut into strips

1
cup petit peas, fresh or frozen, thawed

salt
and pepper to taste

In a 2 quart
saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until
they just become translucent. Add the mushrooms, walnuts, wild rice,
white rice, and sage, and stir until well coated with the oil. Cook
until the rice just starts to turn golden, stirring. Add the water
and Worcestershire, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a
simmer, add the carrots, cover and cook until the liquid is almost
all absorbed. Stir in the peas, season with salt and pepper, and
return to low, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove
from heat, and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir and serve!

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Did You Know

Essential
oils should always be stored in dark, glass containers. Storing them
in plastic bottles may result in a reaction between the oil and the
plastic, causing deterioration in the container, and impacting the properties,
and the effectiveness of the oil itself.